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Right at the crest, where MOUNT OLIVE begins its descent, the whole crowd of disciples burst into enthusiastic praise over all of the mighty works they had witnessed!! LUKE 19:34
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Rev. J. Todd Bruning, Pastor
Dolphene Davis, Minister of Music
3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
(church) 214-428-2892 (cell) 972-653-0316
We Serve as a Vehicle through which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is spread.
SIGN Language of the SPIRIT: PENTECOST Sunday:
10:45 - Leader's Meeting
11:00 - Coffee Hour in 11 Minutes
(Sip your coffee and discuss Galatians 5, Acts 2 and John 16 ... and how God might reach a Wide Range of People through us during the 50 Day, 8 Sunday season of Easter ... or what does COMPANIONSHIP mean for you for the final three quarters of 2021?)
11:11 - WORSHIP BEGINS
591 Years Ago: Another Civil War was winding down
On May 23, 1430:
Joan of Arc was captured by Burgundians near Compiègne, France.
1) When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force -- no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them. There were many Jews staying in Jerusalem just then, devout pilgrims from all over the world. When they heard the sound, they came on the run.
Sing Spirit of Gentleness
2) Then when they heard, one after another, their own mother tongues being spoken, they were blown away. They couldn’t for the life of them figure out what was going on, and kept saying, “Aren’t these all Galileans? How come we’re hearing them talk in our various mother tongues? “They’re speaking our languages, describing God’s mighty works!” Their heads were spinning; they couldn’t make head or tail of any of it. They talked back and forth, confused: “What’s going on here?” Others joked, “They’re drunk on cheap wine.”
Sing Spirit of Gentleness
1) That’s when Peter stood up and, backed by the other eleven, spoke out with bold urgency: “Fellow Jews, all of you who are visiting Jerusalem, listen carefully and get this story straight. These people aren’t drunk as some of you suspect. They haven’t had time to get drunk—it’s only nine o’clock in the morning. This is what the prophet Joel announced would happen: “In the Last Days,” God says, “I will pour out my Spirit on every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your daughters; Your young men will see visions, your old men dream dreams.
Sing Spirit of Gentleness
2) When the time comes, I’ll pour out my Spirit On those who serve me, men and women both, and they’ll prophesy.I’ll set wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below, Blood and fire and billowing smoke, the sun turning black and the moon blood-red, Before the Day of the Lord arrives, the Day tremendous and marvelous;
And whoever calls out for help to me, the Lord God, will be saved.”
C) First Hymn: Every Time I Feel the Spirit, led by Trina Renay, arranged by Trina Renay & C. MacDonald, Every Time I Feel the Spirit, led by Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase, and Babbie Mason,
Please MUTE and SING (lyrics are in the video)
What is the mission of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church?
To Serve as a VEHICLE through which the Gospel is Spread!!!
about being a VEHICLE
that will deliver CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, and COMPANIONSHIP
to a tremendously anxious COMMUNITY,
remembering that God is our REFUGE & STRENGTH.
SERMON SERIES: The Blues & Greens of Baptism
Lime GREEN is the color for Mental Health Month in MAY and the BLUES are played during Black (or BIPOC) Mental Health Month in JULY
EASTER: HERE HE STANDS ... Christ is Risen! Pastor Alberty led.
April 11: Let My People Go
April 18: Steal Away Home
April 25: Wade in the Water
May 2: Hold On (Keep Your Hand on that Plow)
Outdoor Worship @ Christ Lutheran in University Park
May 9: Roll, Jordan, Roll
May 16: We Shall Overcome
May 23: Pentecost Sunday: Sign Language of the Spirit
May 30: Remembering Companionship Practices
JUNE 6: Outdoor Worship @ St. John's Lutheran in Oak Cliff
JUNE 20: JUNETEENTH SUNDAY -
OUTDOORS @ Mt. Olive
June 26-27 (Friday/Saturday):
July 30-31 (Friday/Saturday):
August 27-28 (Friday/Saturday):
Companionship Instructor Training - Via Zoom
3) So I say, live by the Holy Spirit’s power. Then you will not do what your desires controlled by sin want you to do. The desires controlled by sin do not want what the Spirit delights in. And the Spirit does not want what the desires controlled by sin delight in. The two are at war with each other. That’s why you are not supposed to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the authority of the law.
4) The result of sin’s control in our lives is clear. It includes sexual sins, impure acts and wild living. It includes worshiping statues of gods and worshiping evil powers. It also includes hatred and fighting, jealousy and fits of anger. Sinful desire is interested only in getting ahead. It stirs up trouble. It separates people into their own little groups. It wants what others have. It gets drunk and takes part in wild parties. It does many things of that kind. I warn you now as I did before. People who live like this will not receive God’s kingdom.
3) But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
4) Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed their sinful desires to his cross. They don’t want these things anymore. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become proud. Let us not make each other angry. Let us not want what belongs to others.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks Be to God!!
D) I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy down in My Heart, led by Tanay Browne, heading into our MESSAGE for the YOUNG at HEART, a special edition for the EASTER Season.
E) KYRIE, led by Carlos Leggett
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen.
5) The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
AND ALSO WITH YOU
6) We gather together and share a CREED to remember that in God, we have a Companion who will never fail us and will be with us always. It is a CREED that reminds us that death is never the final answer, and the hope springs eternal for those who follow the God of Resurrection and Life.
I BELIEVE IN GOD, THE FATHER ALMIGHTY
Creator of heaven and earth.
I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST,
God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT,
the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
5) We take this moment to confess our sins: Do you confess that you are captive to sin and cannot free yourself from this trap of sin and death, at least not in this life? Do you confess that you have sinned against God in anger, rebellion, frustration, doubt and fear.
WE DO.
6) Do you confess that, because your neighbor fails to love in the way that God commands, that you also have not loved your neighbor as yourself? Do you confess that you struggle to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength?
WE DO.
5) Do you ask, with the help of Jesus Christ, Forgive us, Lord, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
WE DO. AMEN.
6) Brothers and sisters hear this grace: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you and for His sake, God forgives you all of your sins. As a called disciple of Christ I declare the entire forgiveness of all of your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
AMEN.
5) The peace of Christ be with you always.
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
6) We will now switch to Gallery View. As forgiven sinners, please share the peace with somebody on this call, using their name.
PEACE BE WITH YOU.
F) Gospel Lesson: JOHN 16:22-33, led by #7
Halle, Halle, Halle-lujah, led by Tanya Browne & Dolphene Davis
Our Gospel Lesson comes from John 16th Chapter.
GLORY TO YOU, O LORD!
7) That is how it is with you: now you are sad, but I will see you again, and your hearts will be filled with gladness, the kind of gladness that no one can take away from you. “When that day comes, you will not ask me for anything. I am telling you the truth: the Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your happiness may be complete.
“I have used figures of speech to tell you these things. But the time will come when I will not use figures of speech, but will speak to you plainly about the Father. When that day comes, you will ask him in my name; and I do not say that I will ask him on your behalf, for the Father himself loves you. He loves you because you love me and have believed that I came from God. I did come from the Father, and I came into the world; and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”
Then his disciples said to him, “Now you are speaking plainly, without using figures of speech. We know now that you know everything; you do not need to have someone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now? The time is coming, and is already here, when all of you will be scattered, each of you to your own home, and I will be left all alone. But I am not really alone, because the Father is with me.
I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me.
The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
PRAISE TO YOU, OH CHRIST
H) SECOND SONG: Love in Any Language, written by Sandy Patty, led by the Sons and Daughters Choral Society Alumni 2006-2016, from the concert, As Long as I have Music, Mountain View Community College, Dallas, TX
Please MUTE and SING (lyrics are below)
Je t'aime, Te amo, Ya ti-bya, lyu blyu, Ani ohevet othka, I love you
The sounds are all as different, As the lands from which they came, And though our words are all unique, Our hearts are still the same.
Love in any language, straight from the heart, Pulls us all together, never apart, And once we learn to speak it, all the world will hear, Love in any language, fluently spoken here
We teach the young our differences Yet look how we're the same, We love to laugh, to dream our dreams, We know the sting of pain, From Leningrad to Lexington, The farmer loves his land, And daddies all get misty-eyed, To give their daughter's hand,
Oh, maybe when we realize, How much there is to share, We'll find too much in common, To pretend it isn't there,
Love in any language, straight from the heart, Pulls us all together, never apart, And once we learn to speak it, all the world will hear, Love in any language,
Though the rhetoric of government, May keep us worlds apart, There's no misinterpreting, The language of the heart
Love in any language, straight from the heart Pulls us all together, never apart And once we learn to speak it, all the world will hear Love in any language, fluently spoken here
J) SERMON: "The Pentecost Project" shared by Pastor Todd
The Fruit of the Spirit verse in sign language (ends with Patience) led by Heidi Bashoor
The Fruit of the Spirit verse in sign language (ends with Patience) led by Heidi Bashoor
The Fruit of the Spirit song in sign language (ends with Patience) led by Heidi Bashoor
https://www.thecompanionshipmovement.org/train-the-trainer-application
SERMON SERIES: The Blues & Greens of Baptism
Lime GREEN is the color for Mental Health Month in MAY and the BLUES are played during Black (or BIPOC) Mental Health Month in JULY
EASTER: HERE HE STANDS ... Christ is Risen!
April 11: Let My People Go
April 18: Steal Away Home
April 25: Wade in the Water
May 2: Hold On (Keep Your Hand on that Plow)
Outdoor Worship @ Christ Lutheran in University Park
May 9: Roll, Jordan, Roll
May 16: We Shall Overcome
May 23: Pentecost Sunday: Sign Language of the Spirit
May 30: Remembering Companionship Practices
JUNE 6: Outdoor Worship @ St. John's Lutheran in Oak Cliff
JUNE 20: JUNETEENTH SUNDAY -
OUTDOORS @ Mt. Olive
June 26-27 (Friday/Saturday):
July 30-31 (Friday/Saturday):
August 27-28 (Friday/Saturday):
Companionship Instructor Training -Via Zoom
K) THIRD SONG: Spirit of the Living God/Holy Spirit led by Vertical Church Band and Jesus Culture at Cross Assembly
Please MUTE and SING (lyrics are in the video)
L) LITURGY of HOLY COMMUNION (Google Drive) This is the Feast of Victory (Dropbox) .... Led by Carlos Leggett & Tanya Browne
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.
Power, riches and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his.
This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God and join in the hymns of all creation.
Blessing and honor and glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God.
For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. Alleluia.
GREAT THANKSGIVING & Preface by #8
Please UNmute & RESPOND
The Lord be with you,
AND ALSO WITH YOU
Lift up your hearts
WE LIFT THEM TO THE LORD!
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE OUR THANKS AND PRAISE.
It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, Holy Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so with the Church on Earth and all the hosts of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, led by Pastor Todd
Please MUTE & SING:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD, Lord God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he, who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, in the highest.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION & Lord's Prayer, led by #8
The Words of Institution are recorded for us in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke as well as by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:
“Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: ‘Take and eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.’
“In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: ‘Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Covenant in My blood, which is shed for you and for all people, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.'”
When the disciples didn't know how to PRAY in the face of the challenges ahead of them, they asked Jesus for help. He said, "Pray this way!" Will you share with me the Lord's Prayer?
Please UNMute & RESPOND
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Come to the Resurrection Banquet, for all is ready. We have journeyed for 40 days from Ashes and Dust to Resurrection and an Empty Tomb during Lent, and we continue that journey for 50 days from Easter to Pentecost:
We remember that we are Dust and to Dust we shall Return. But, Alleluia!!
The Body of Christ is Broken for Me. Alleluia!! The Blood of Christ is Shed for Me. And our God of Resurrection brings to life even that which once was dead. Alleluia!! May the Spirit of God bring the gift of Resurrection into our lives, into our families, into our church, into our community, and into our country. Amen.
1) Lamb, Of God, led by Dolphene Davis
2) Be Thou My Vision, led by Pastor Todd
Please MUTE & SING:
1) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us (repeat) ... Lamb of God, you take away, the sins of the world, grant us peace ... grant us peace.
M) Post Communion Blessing & Prayer led by #8
ALL: May the body and blood of our Risen Lord, Jesus the Christ, strengthen you and keep you in His grace, now and always. Amen.
Let us pray. Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Help us to stand with Jesus as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. AMEN.
N) BENEDICTION: Spirit of the Living God - led by Invitation Music
O) SENDING: Led by led by #8
What is the mission of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church?
TO SERVE as a VEHICLE through which the Gospel is Spread!!!
Go in Peace and Serve the Lord!
Thanks be to God!! And WE WILL!!
COMPANIONSHIP is a ministry of PRESENCE, a relationship responding to isolation and suffering and supportive of healing and recovery.
COMPANIONSHIP welcomes the stranger, building a CIRCLE of CARE with individuals who are facing emotional and mental health challenges.
COMPANIONSHIP is rooted in our natural capacities as human beings to be sensitive, compassionate and concerned.
I) BIBLE STUDY: Wednesday, May 26 is our Final "EASTER in EXODUS"
Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 PM
The 1969 Freedom Seder &
James Cone's 1969 book: Black Power & Black Theology
The Role of EXODUS in African American Liberation
Exodus 21-40: We Shall Overcome
II) COMPANIONSHIP: Clean HEART Project... Sunday, May 23 at 1 PM after worship
Creating a HERE WE STAND Network
ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL on Sunday, September 19?
III) BLESSING BAGS: Meet at 9 AM on Wednesdays for 11 AM Distribution
Meet at 10 AM on Saturdays for 11 AM Distribution
May 9 (after worship): BLESSING BAG conversation
INSURANCE FUNDRAISING TEAM
(Tanya, Lakeesha, Corey, Helen, Cameron)
BLESSING BAG Companionship Strategy:
12 Months & 12 Companions - 600 Bags plus Special Gift
ST. JOHN'S, OROMO, UMOJA Churches (African & African American)
WARREN, ST. PAUL & ST. LUKE'S United Methodist Churches
2 for KING of GLORY in North Dallas (Cameron)
2 for CHRIST in University Park (Holli)
ST. LUKE'S in Richardson
RESURRECTION in Plano
PRESTON MEADOW in Plano
REJOICE in Frisco
BETHANY & CENTRAL in East Dallas & Lake Highlands
EMMANUEL & FIRST UNITED in East Dallas & Lake Highlands
GLORIA DEI & FIRST SEGRADA FAMILIA in Garland
FAITH in Flowermound or REJOICE in Coppell
HOLY TRINITY, OUR REDEEMER, NEW LIFE IN CHRIST, West of Dallas
FIRST & HIGHLAND PARK UMC Churches
MEETING WITH BISHOP & 3 NTNL & 3 Fair Park & 4 Mt. Olive Folks
Visit ALL of our Companion Congregations in 2021, starting with St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Sunday, MAY 2, 2021
3-4 Mt. Olive COMPANIONSHIP TRAINERS to go through Companionship Train-the-Trainer on May 21-22 (Pentecost Weekend) ... Tanya, Helen, Marie, Lakeesha, Corey, Holli
5/21 (6-9 PM) & 5/22 (9 AM - 5 PM): Virtual Training -Via Zoom
3-4 South Dallas COMPANIONSHIP TRAINERS go through Companionship Train-the-Trainer:
6/25 (6-9 PM) & 6/26 (9 AM - 5 PM): Virtual Training -Via Zoom
7/30 (6-9 PM) & 7/31 (9 AM - 5 PM): Virtual Training -Via Zoom
8/27 (6-9 PM) & 8/28 (9 AM - 5 PM): Virtual Training -Via Zoom
73 People from our past who will give $73 to our Short Term Building Project (more than $5000)
73 People from our present and future who will give $730 to our short term mission project (more than $50,000)
INSURANCE REBUILDING TEAM: Clean HANDS Project...
(Jackie, Marie, Carlos, Drake, Alicia, Keith)
SERMON SERIES: The Blues & Greens of Baptism
Lime GREEN is the color for Mental Health Month in MAY and the BLUES are played during Black (or BIPOC) Mental Health Month in JULY
EASTER: HERE HE STANDS ... Christ is Risen! Pastor Alberty led.
April 11: Let My People Go
April 18: Steal Away Home
April 25: Wade in the Water
May 2: Hold On (Keep Your Hand on that Plow)
Outdoor Worship @ Christ Lutheran in University Park
May 9: Roll, Jordan, Roll
May 16: We Shall Overcome
May 23: Pentecost Sunday: Sign Language of the Spirit
May 30: Remembering Companionship Practices
JUNE 6: Outdoor Worship @ St. John's Lutheran in Oak Cliff
JUNE 20: JUNETEENTH SUNDAY -
OUTDOORS @ Mt. Olive
June 26-27 (Friday/Saturday):
July 30-31 (Friday/Saturday):
August 27-28 (Friday/Saturday):
Companionship Instructor Training - Via Zoom
POSTLUDE: Overcomer led by Mandisa from her "The Greatest Hits” Album